Senior Software Engineer - Maps Platform
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 2 months ago · $160,000 - $250,000
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 53 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 204 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Maps Platform at Zipline, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the mapping infrastructure that supports all Zipline flights. This role involves creating reliable data pipelines, ensuring the accuracy and availability of geospatial data, and integrating systems across various domains, all while leveraging modern AI-assisted engineering workflows. You will have end-to-end ownership of projects that directly impact the functionality of Zipline's autonomous logistics system.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Experience building and operating large-scale data pipelines
- A track record shipping reliable services and APIs
- Extreme ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end
- Experience working with large datasets and designing reliable data processing logic
- Familiarity with data modeling, data quality, and validation in production systems
- Comfort working with cross-functional teams and integrating systems across domains
Nice to have
- Experience with geospatial systems, mapping technologies, or GIS tooling
What you get
- Starting cash range of $160,000 - $250,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Final cash pay will depend on various factors including experience and location
- The role involves working with a modern tech stack, but specific technologies are not mandatory for success
- The company emphasizes a culture of diversity and encourages applicants who may not meet all qualifications to apply
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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